Sanding edges
 

is there a sanding block to sand down the leading edges? or what tips are there to sand down the leading edges and wing tips when building a kit? I'm building a TFP-47d ge and tomorrow i should be done with sheeting the stab and the elev. and am wondering if there are any tips that make this easier. thanks or any tips they are much appreiciated.</p>

RE: Sanding edges
 

All leading edges are a circular shape.

This tool is useful:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXK325&P=SM

You can find more ideas here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_94...tm.htm#9415293

RE: Sanding edges
 

I use pvc pipe cut in half lengthwise. Comes in many different sizes. Cut the length pipe you want, split it lengthwise, glue a handle on it and use rubber cement to glue sandpaper to the inside. I use this kind of sanding block for many different jobs that need a rounded edge including wing tips, stab and rudder edges and so on.:D

RE: Sanding edges
 

Masking tape is a secret weapon for sanding. Protect the sheeting adjacent to the leading edge or wing tip prior to sanding. I use the blue painters tape in different widths for this task.

When sanding wing tips I usually wrap some masking tape over one end of a sanding bar. This wrapped end rides on the wing skin and prevents cutting into the skin.

You cannot have too many different sanding tools.

Bliksem

RE: Sanding edges
 

The best tool for this is a good (Stanley) low angle block plane. You can get the shape very close and accurate and then finish it with progressive grits of paper on a sanding block, then finally by hand. I actually love shaping leading edges. It is the most important part of the wing really.